Does everyone get a blanket from M-B?
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From: Treasure Coast
2018 Mclaren 720s, 2021 Aston Martin DBX
I have gotten gift baskets with cookies before, but this time I got a ballpoint pen with a wood shift knob at one end. It pivots on a magnetic shift pattern on a wooden base. It even has my name embossed on the base. Much better.
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From: Midwest
'08 SL550 Sport, '11 BMW 550ix M sport
Hell, I had to twist my salesman's arm to get him to toss in a coffee mug and hat! A blanket and a leather portfolio would be nice.
But what do you expect? $85k doesn't go as far as it used to.
I will wait awhile longer as I've only had my car for two weeks.
But what do you expect? $85k doesn't go as far as it used to.
I will wait awhile longer as I've only had my car for two weeks.
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From: Atlanta, GA
Here's what I learnt from my sales guy.
"Here is the answer from MB. The items that you mentioned were being RANDOMLY sent to buyers over the last 3 months. There was no specific type of car, or gender, or anything other than random selection. It was part of a marketing promotion that they were trying out."
"Here is the answer from MB. The items that you mentioned were being RANDOMLY sent to buyers over the last 3 months. There was no specific type of car, or gender, or anything other than random selection. It was part of a marketing promotion that they were trying out."
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From: Tiburon, California
03,E500,jade black\charcoal,Sport,Folding Seat,Sunshade,Heated Seats,E2\E3
I got nothing in the mail from MB....this is the first I have heard about a blanket, etc...I got my E500 in March 03....I think the positive survey response left me without a freebie...
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From: Washington State
E-500
Originally posted by abk
I got nothing in the mail from MB....this is the first I have heard about a blanket, etc...I got my E500 in March 03....I think the positive survey response left me without a freebie...
I got nothing in the mail from MB....this is the first I have heard about a blanket, etc...I got my E500 in March 03....I think the positive survey response left me without a freebie...
The reports of the blankets started coming out in early '02 and it does appear to be random. I did not get one with my first car delivered in November '03, but did just get one with the replacement delivered in September '03.
Still looking for the leather thing.
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From: Macon, Georgia
Black C 240
No blanket 
But....
I did get 3 keychains, an AMG umbrella (folding), a MB baseball cap, a CD magazine for my changer, a white T shirt (which is too damn thin - like **** star see-through) and if that werent enough I got a balck leather portfolio to hold my car records with a square (strange) DVD of my vehicle and it's functions..... and I only bought a C240 with a $3000 rebate!!!!!!
But....
I did get 3 keychains, an AMG umbrella (folding), a MB baseball cap, a CD magazine for my changer, a white T shirt (which is too damn thin - like **** star see-through) and if that werent enough I got a balck leather portfolio to hold my car records with a square (strange) DVD of my vehicle and it's functions.....
and I only bought a C240 with a $3000 rebate!!!!!!
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From: Eureka, California
2003 E500
Originally posted by jbcritch
No blanket
But....
I did get 3 keychains, an AMG umbrella (folding), a MB baseball cap, a CD magazine for my changer, a white T shirt (which is too damn thin - like **** star see-through) and if that werent enough I got a balck leather portfolio to hold my car records with a square (strange) DVD of my vehicle and it's functions..... and I only bought a C240 with a $3000 rebate!!!!!!
No blanket
But....
I did get 3 keychains, an AMG umbrella (folding), a MB baseball cap, a CD magazine for my changer, a white T shirt (which is too damn thin - like **** star see-through) and if that werent enough I got a balck leather portfolio to hold my car records with a square (strange) DVD of my vehicle and it's functions.....
and I only bought a C240 with a $3000 rebate!!!!!!
One can only hope that next time they will send the **** star to match the t-shirt.
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From: USA
2007 E350 Sport
Well, I've
gotten the following "toys": with the car, I got the two silver key chains and a small stuffed teddy bear with Mercedes logo; about 6-8 months later I got the paperweight with the stick shift pen, and recently at my one year anniversary I got the small (3-4") wood steering wheel with wristwatch sized clock. Oh, did I mention that for Xmas they sent me the black blankie?
I'm definitely feeling the love over here.
I'm definitely feeling the love over here.
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From: 2000 ft over the FL coast in a B-17
Various
All I want is better quality all the way around, lexus type service and for MB too keep their rogue dealers in line i.e. when they won't give you a loaner or stick you with a cheap rental and they can keep the blanket, key chain, pens, clocks and all the other crap!
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From: North Scottsdale, AZ
'71 Pinto
I got a blanket. Comes in handy here in AZ. 
But I think the money MBUSA (and the dealer) spend on these trinkets would be better spent on improving customer service across the board. You know, money well spent to educate their sales team to know at least as much as we do about details when an order is placed. Or maybe train their service people to fix the problem the first time. Or maybe be able to afford to pay a tech to make sure all software updates are complete before delivery is made on a new car or a customer picks up his car after having service performed.
But I think the money MBUSA (and the dealer) spend on these trinkets would be better spent on improving customer service across the board. You know, money well spent to educate their sales team to know at least as much as we do about details when an order is placed. Or maybe train their service people to fix the problem the first time. Or maybe be able to afford to pay a tech to make sure all software updates are complete before delivery is made on a new car or a customer picks up his car after having service performed.
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From: Chicago Western Burbs
'06 SL65
Mine just arrived via Fed Ex this morning...black blanket with white Mercedes Logo on the corner....also got keychains and fruit basket from the dealer. I guess they pick and choose as we didn't get a blanket for our '01 E320 or '02 S500 in which we bought new.
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From: Long Island, NY USA
05 C320 sport coupe
I spoke to my dealer yesterday about getting me some VIP passes for the NY auto show. Then he replied "sure" "Oh and by the way, keep an eye out for fed ex truck"
hmmmm, wonder what he sent me
hmmmm, wonder what he sent me
